Chevron exits Lithuania

2014-08-06

From wire report

VILNIUS - Lithuanian member of the European Parliament Valentinas Mazuronis says that the withdrawal of the U.S. energy company Chevron from activities in Lithuania, and the story of shale gas exploration, is a litmus test showing the country’s ability to accept innovation, ability to filter information, and find and implement a future vision, reports ELTA.“It must be said plainly: all of us lost this round, some due to misunderstanding or the belief that they are protecting Lithuania’s nature and people’s health, others due to greediness expecting to get rich ...

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